Junior Specialist Doctor (Higher) in Urology

Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Bromwich is looking for a Junior Specialist Doctor in Urology. This role requires significant post-graduate experience, including a minimum of 12 months in Urology and MRCS. You'll work alongside a dynamic team, participate in surgical procedures, and engage in quality improvement activities. This is a 12-month fixed term position with an emphasis on career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience at ST1/2 or higher in Urology.
• Full GMC Registration and licence to practise.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinics, theatre, and endoscopy sessions.
• Conduct clinical audits and improve patient care.
• Work alongside consultants in a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Effective communication

Enthusiasm under pressure

Critical approach to work

Caring attitude to patients

Education

Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS MBBC) or equivalent

MRCS

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the above Junior Specialist Doctor higher (JSDH) post (ST2 level) in the Department of Urology, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals, Birmingham, to start as soon as possible. The post is suitable for someone who has completed core training and possibly some specialist training and wishes to pursue a career in urology. The post is 12 months Fixed Term initially with the option to extend by mutual agreement. The successful candidate should have significant relevant post graduate experience, of which a minimum of 12 months should have been in Urology. The successful candidate must also possess MRCS and be fully registered with the GMC. This post will not attract training recognition from the Postgraduate Dean, but the post holder will work alongside and receive similar training to those on the training programme.

Closing date: 06/10/2025 or once sufficient number of applications

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a dynamic and enthusiastic department consisting of nine consultants, 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Specialty Doctor, 1 GP Trainee (ST1-2), 1 Junior Specialty Doctor Lower (ST1- 2) and 4 Foundation Year 1 doctors. Apart from radical pelvic urology cancer surgery, nephrectomies and complex reconstruction, a full range of urology procedures are undertaken. The unit takes pride in providing comprehensive stone service with onsite lithotripter. All urology inpatient activity takes place at our brand new Midlands Metropolitan University hospital and day case and 23 hours surgery is based at Birmingham Treatment Centre, part of City Health Campus. Outpatient clinics take place on both the City (Birmingham treatment centre) and Sandwell health campuses. The successful candidate will be required to participate in clinics, theatre and endoscopy sessions and 1 in 6 on call as per share in part time post. The department offers audit, research, quality improvement activities and expect juniors to have full participation in multidisciplinary and uro-radiology meetings.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), has now opened and is providing care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. The opening of the new hospital is playing an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. For an informal discussion, please contact:

Mr Tariq Sami, Lead in Urology: Tel: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]
Mr Ugo Otite, Consultant Urologist, Tel: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification (MBBS MBBC) or equivalent)

Desirable

• MRCS

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant experience at ST1/2 or higher in Urology

Desirable

• Recent experience in Urology

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working

Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Circuits

Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of the Trust's Hospitals
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making